Kate Mathieson Food & Drink Subject Mentor College Development Network SHTA Conference 16 June 2017 Kate Mathieson Food & Drink Subject Mentor College Development Network
Food & Drink Network Our aims: Raise the profile of the whole food and drink supply chain in our colleges Raise awareness of the links between industry needs, curriculum areas and career opportunities to college students Create the motivated, skilled workforce of tomorrow Promote study of industry-relevant subjects in schools and colleges Help develop relevant qualifications and articulation links Developed professional development and resources for teachers and lecturers Facilitate supportive school, industry, college and university working relationships
Job opportunities 14/6/2017 on several websites: New Product Technologist £26,000 Innovations Development Chef £35,000 Sales Executive with background in NPD £30,000 + car Operations and Events Manager with catering background £38,000 Food Technologist - £25,000 Account Manager with knowledge of Baking- £33,000 + bonus+car Ingredient Sourcing Executive with fluent German £28,000 Export Controller with knowledge of Cantonese £32,000
National Progression Award (NPA) Food Manufacturing - Level 6 SCQF The Qualification Excellent overview of industry Can be delivered to senior phase pupils in school, at college or alongside Apprenticeships to existing employees 4 Units = 24 SCQF Credits Modern, relevant qualification reflecting current practices The Units Food Production Fundamentals of Food Science Commercial and Social Drivers in the Food Industry Sustainability
Food Manufacturing CPD Based on the 4 units of the NPA + Introduction, Factory Visit and Classroom Projects SCQF Credit rated at level 8 Developed in partnership with UHI Perth College and FDF Scotland Piloted 16/17 with 5 Perthshire Schools Now available for delivery in other regions
Food & Drink Network 8 food and drink showcase events run in colleges Sound format for future regional events showcasing schools, colleges, industry collaboration and opportunities National Food & Drink Careers Expo Murrayfield 14th September Online teaching resources available for next term Part of wider Food Education partners network – all working for same goals Take up of NPA Food manufacturing rising slowly CPD Developed and pilot delivered, evaluated and credit rated Involved in the redevelopment of several HNC/D qualifications to reflect industry needs
How the world is changing Rural Food Industry growth through diversification – chef owned butchers, “destination” outlets Rise in artisan foods, beers, gins – small is beautiful! Food trends changing faster than ever with more international flavours Rise in Agritourism, Food Tourism and Cookery Schools Retailers catering to sophisticated eat-in trends – all have development chefs in rising numbers and own production facilities Chef branded outlets in our airports, food courts, hub dining Increase in trend for delivered ingredients boxes
Food & Drink Subject Mentor, College Development Network Food and Drink from field to fork - Exciting Times - Exciting Opportunities – Exciting our Young People Kate Mathieson Food & Drink Subject Mentor, College Development Network 07760 368001 or e-mail kate.mathieson@cdn.ac.uk Check out our website: http://www.collegedevelopmentnetwork.ac.uk/networks- projects/food-drink/